Block for steel studding and the like



Dec. 17, 1929. c. COLLINS 1,739,324

BDOGK FOR STEEL STUDDING AND THE LIKE Filed June 26. 1928 orne/ius Col/ins,

J7 77M M77114,

HTTOE/VE Y6 Patented Dec. 17, 1929 PATENT oFF cE CORNELIUS COLLINS, F LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA BLOCK FORv STEEL STUD-DING AND THE LIKE Application filed June 26,

This invention relates to blocks and the latter in combination with metallic bars adapted to serve as skeletons or frames for walls, ceilings and the like. In the building up of walls and ceilings with such frames, nailing blocks for attaching trim, picture molding, casing for doors and windows and fixtures isdesirable. Furthermore, some means for nailing the bases to the wall are 1.0 commonly provided, such; as base strips." The present invention appertains to a nailing block which may be attached to the studs of a Wall or beams of a ceiling skeleton and serve as a base for nailing various devices 1 l5 thereto.

It is the primary object of this invention to provide a nailing block whichis simple in structure, economical, easily attached, stable, and durable. It is another object of this ;.,20 invention to provide the combination of a bar and block requiring no special tools or skill in assembly ofthe blocks on the bars.

Other objects will be apparent from the subjoined:specification inwhich an embodiment of the invention is disclosed and illustrated inthe accompanying drawing, in which-:

Fig. I is a front elevation of a nailing block; Fig. 2 is a side elevation thereof; Fig. 3 is an elevation of a fragment of a metallic bar having my'improved block secured there to; and Fig. 4 is a side elevation of the assembly shown in Fig. 3.

Referring with more particularity to the drawing, 5-marks a metallic channel bar, the legs thereof being cut or slit transversely to the l'ength of the bar to provide Wings 6. These wings are-bent outwardly from the'legs and preferably at right angles; thereto. The

. 59 wings are slit in adirect'ion extending lengthwisebf; thebar to; provide bendable fingers T. The slits flare so that the fingers have a greater breadth at their roots than at their tips.- Nailingbl'ocks preferably of wood, are

prorided; These blocksv have a flat" base 8' 1928. Serial No. 288,373,

and an interrupted outer surface comprising a central portion 9 which is substantially the depth of the plaster coat to be'applied to the wall. The end portions ofthe surface indicated by- 10 provide athickness substan- O tially equal to the depth of'the wings 6. between the fingers and the plane of the'legs of the bar. Kerfs or slits 11 are provided in the portions of the blocks at the end: to re- 7 ceive adjacent wings 6. The. blocks are placed in desired position upon the bar with Wings 6' extending through the kerfs. The fingers 7 are then turned to overly the outer face of" the block and rest thereon to anchor the latter in position. Due to the tapering inner edges of the fingers, they will serve'to wedge the blocks against the bar and securely hold the latter'in position.

In the construction of a. wall, theqblocks are applied tothe steel stud at such locations as it is desirable to attach or nail members thereto. These blocks may be placed at the base of the stud and the wall plastered flush with the surface portions. 9'. This provides means for nailing the. faces, or such other elements of the wall in position. Various other uses not described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

What I claim is j t 1. In combination with 'a metallic. bracket shaped bar having a leg with spaced win-gs extending laterally with respect to the plane of a leg of said'bar, each of the adjacent wings being formed with bendable fingers' extending lengthwise of said bar, a nailing block 30 disposed against said-leg and having openings in which adjacent Wings are disposed with the fingers projecting beyond the outer face of said block, ,said fingers being angularly disposed to overlie said block. U

2. In combination with a n etallic brapket shaped bar having a leg with spaced wings extending laterally with respect to the plane of said; leg, each of adjacent wings being. formed with bendable fingers extending lengthwise of said bar, a nailing block having end extensions of reduced thickness provided with openings in which adjacent wings are disposed with the fingers projecting beyond the outer face of said block, said fingers being angularly disposed to overlie the outer face of said block.

3. In combination with a metallic bracket shaped bar having a leg with spaced wings extending laterally with respect to the plane of said legs, each of said wings being slit lengthwise of said bar to form bendable fingers, a nailing block disposed against said leg and having openings in which adjacent wings are disposed with the fingers project ing beyond the outer face of said block, said fingers being angularly disposed to overlie the outer face of said'block.

4. In combination with a metallic bracket shaped bar having a leg with spaced wings extending laterally with respect to the plane of said leg, each of the adjacent wings being slit lengthwise of said bar to form bendable fingers, a nailing block disposed against said leg and being slit at the ends to form openings in which adjacent wings are disposed with the fingers projecting beyond the outer face of said block, said fingers being angularly disposed to overlie the outer face of said block. 1 I

5. In combination with a metallic bracket shaped bar having a leg with spaced wings extending laterally with respect to the plane of said leg, each of the adjacent wings being formed with bendable fingers, a nailing block having end extensions of reduced thickness slit to provide openings in which adjacent wings are disposed with the fingers projecting beyond the outer face of said block, said fingers being angularly disposed to overlie the outer face of said block.

6. In combination with a metallic bracket shaped bar having a leg with spaced wings extending laterally with respect to the plane of said leg, each of the adjacent wings being slit lengthwise of said bar to form bendable fingers having a greater breadth at the base than at the tip, a nailing block having an interrupted outer face to provide sections of reduced thickness, said sections being provided with openings in which adjacent wings are disposed with the fingers projecting beyond the outer face of said block, said fingers being angularly disposed to overlie the outer face of said block. 7

V 7. In combination with a metallic bracket shaped bar having a legwith spaced wings extending laterally with respect to the plane of said leg, each of the adjacent wings being slit lengthwise of said bar to form bendable fingers having a greater breadth at the'base than at the tip, a nailing block slit at the ends to form openings in which adjacent wings are disposed with the fingers projecting beyond the outer base of said block,

said fingers being angularly disposed to overlie the outer face of said block.

8. In combination with a metallic stud comprising a bar of channel form with a leg thereof having integral spaced wings extending from the marginal edges thereof with their planes parallel to the web of said bar, each of the adjacent wings being formed with bendable fingers, a nailing block having end extensions of reduced thickness provided with openings in which adjacent wings are disposed with the fingers projecting beyond the outer face of said block, said fingers being angularly disposed to overlie the outer face of said block.

9. In combination .with a metallic stud comprising a bar of channel form with a leg thereof having integral spaced wings extending from the marginal edges thereof with their planes parallel to the web of said bar, each of the adjacent wings being slit lengthe wise of said bar to form bendable fingers with the bases thereof of greater breadth than the tips, a nailing block disposed against said leg and having openings in which adj acent wings are disposed with the fingers projeoting beyond the outer face of said block, said fingers being angularly disposed to overlie the outer face of said block.

10. In combination with a metallic stud comprising a bar of channel form with a leg thereof having integral spaced wings extending from the marginal edges thereof with their planes parallel to the web of said bar, each of the adjacent wings being slit lengthwise of said bar to form bendable fingers having bases of greater breadth than the tips, a nailing block having an interrupted outer face to provide sections of reduced thickness, said sections being provided with openings in which adjacent wings are disposed with the fingers projecting beyond the outer face of said block, said fingers being angularly disposed to overlie the outer face of said block.

11. In combination with a metallic stud comprising a bar of channel form witha leg thereof having integral spaced wings extending to the marginal edges thereof with their planes parallel to the web of said bar, each of the adjacent wings being slit lengthwise of said bar to form bendable fingers, the bases of said fingers being of greater breadth than the tips, a nailing block slit at the ends to form openings in which adjacent wings are disposed with the fingers' projectin'g beyond the outer face of said block, said fingers being angularl disposed to overlie the outer face of said b ock. 1

12. In combination'with ametallicstud comprising a bar of channel form with a leg thereof having integral spaced wings extending from the marginal edges thereof with their planes parallel to the web of said bar, each of the adjacent wings being slit lengthwise of said bar to form bendable fingers with bases of greater breadth than the tips, a nailing block" having end extensions of reduced thickiiess slit to provide openings in which adjacent Wings are disposed with their fin- 

